I don't have the time or the resources to repair the CV boots (left and right wheel). As a result i was curious what other members have paid or have been estimated so i can get a ball park idea for what to expect.

Also looking for a shop in the Bay Area, any advice is great!

Cheers,
-B

 

dont replace the boot is a waste of time and money... go to autozone and get a new axle they are about 65$ with the core return...

 

Like he said above, new axle will cost about $60~$70. I have a bad Passenger side CV. Estimate labor & parts $200-$250...That is in Memphis, TN...It is pricy, but worth it if you have never done it before.....make sure you take it to a reputable place.

 

while you're at it, replace both of them. I have a 1996 Maxima GXE and the driver side went out few weeks ago, made all kind of noise when turning so I replaced both axle, local mechanics charged me $350 for parts and labor.

 

I got both boots replaced for $150 at a local Brake Masters.

 

get a raxle axle.

 

Good news: I think i'll just do a brakemasters type shop and have them replaced. ball park is $150 + parts.

Anyone have this done in the Bay Area, CA?

 

I am getting mine done today on my 2K maxima at http://www.mijusa.com/

They are good honest folks, I always get the big thingys done by them.

Labor cost is $180 per side and parts cost $30 per side.
I am looking at a bill of $400 (with AAA discount of 10%).

Good luck.

 

I recommend Excellence Automotive around Mission area.

 

omg... if ur gonna be dumb and just replace the boot.. then just wait for u axle joints to get worned out and ur gonna have to replace the whosle thing anywayz....

 

I was actually leaning towards changing the axle becoz one fine day the inner boot (which incidently doesn't have much play like the outer boots) would wear out and would spend more. Then I called up DaveB and he told me the axles have gone up in prices and was close to $500 a piece. After hearing that my jaw dropped and went ahead replacing the outer boots (EMPI those that go into Infinity vehicles) for now.

 

Called Midas for an estimate; $250 for parts and labor for replacing the whole axle. Sounds like a fair deal... except for its Midas.

Edit: 250 a side

 

Finally with all the discounts my bill was $350!!!
The good part is I don't have to think about this for a very long time...real peace of mind that my axle is still intact!!!

 

Can i get their # please. Also, how long did it take? What city are they in?

 

Follow the below link

http://www.mijusa.com/home.html

I got mine replaced at their Sunnyvale facility

 

I did my outer boots @275K km and it cost $12 per 1 piece boot and grease comes with the boot, only outers usually need replacing. You can also opt to install a 2 piece boot but that is if you are not going to keep the car.

 

I'd love to do it myself but unless someone in my areas offers their garage and tools its just easier to spend the cash and get it done in a day.

 

Great-Hopefully i can get in and out of there for about the same price. What other major work have you had done there?

 

Timing belts, brake job, cooling etc.

 

They just quoted me at $350 a side for a brand new and $300 a side for a remanufactured one. Did you talk to anyone in specific, 'cause $200 more than yours seems a little fishy.
Thx

 

so why are raxles better than the autozone axels? i know they cost 150$ a peice so its alot more. what else is the diff?

 

I changed only the boots and not the axles. The boots + labor cost me $350.

 

ouch you got plowed. But I really can't say much, as I took mine to a Nissan dealer last year when I didn't have time to do it myself. Cost $200/axle parts, total was like $900. Now I get to redo the job anyway b/c the stupid tranny seal is leaking b/c they didn't replace it.

 

Well it all comes to the same, in your case axles cost $400 ($200 *2) and labor $500. In my case parts were $50 and labor $300. Remember when you change the boots, the whole axles has to come out, it is essentially more work to replace the boots than to replace the axle in its entirety.

So $350 seems OK to me!!!

 

Got both front boots replaced, joints cleaned and repacked with grease for $150.
I'm good for another 120K miles.

It's a real messy job, I would have done it myself but....
Parts are only about 30 bucks.